RAiny and cold, can they still go out?

[Vickilynn45]

My chicks are 6 weeks old now, and their coop is almost done, but due to ongoing family emergencies it's not done enough that they can use it. It will be done by the weekend. They have been going out daily in their run, which is half covered with a tarp, but it has been in the 70's with sun. Today is off and on rain and much colder- like 50*. They are crowded and unhappy right now in their brooder box- which is a big hot water heater box. Is it too cold to let them go outside today if I provide them a box to get in with some pine shavings in case they want to warm up?

 

[sumi]

50* is a bit cold. Give them some treats and keep them inside. They'll be unhappy, but hopefully tomorrow will be sunny again.

 

[Vickilynn45]

50* is a bit cold. Give them some treats and keep them inside. They'll be unhappy, but hopefully tomorrow will be sunny again.

Thanks Sumi, I kind of thought so. It's started pouring since I posted and the temp dropped even more. They are actually being pretty quiet right now. Coop has to be top priority the next few days as long as weather and mother-in-law's health co-operates.

 

[sumi]

Good luck!